Reply To: Macros

[Ryann Kipping, MPH, RDN, LDN]

Hey! Yes, definitely an individualized question, and really depends on your overall goals. Is it weight loss? Maintenance? Are you just trying to create the ideal environment for a baby to grow in? For my clients who are TTC and want to focus on prepping their body for pregnancy, we focus hard on including certain foods, upping certain micronutrients, and make sure there is an overall balance of macronutrients on their plates.

I guess all this to say, hitting certain macros is not all that important. I would calculate your protein needs based on the 1st half of pregnancy calculation in the protein note and know you may not have to hit this number quite yet. Additionally, research supports a low to moderate carb diet during pregnancy, so most of my clients are between 30-40% carbs.